Conserve the FDs or Hanging FDs
At Highgroove, we’re efficient. We ride our bikes to work (most of the time). We conserve our clients time, resources and file descriptors....
Communicate early, Communicate often, but don't repeat yourself!
Communication can be pretty tough, especially when people with very different backgrounds are working together to translate vague business requirements into a crisp web...
What Makes a Successful Iteration
ClientsAt Highgroove we do iterative development. There’s no better way to create software than incrementally, with planned releases every week (or every 2...
ZOMG ROFLscale Rubyconf OR Why you missed out.
Back-End Front-EndWe’re still recovering from RubyConf (specifically the 10k, Jonathan’s first ever, has yet to release its iron grip on his calves), but we have...
Debugging Ruby Tools
Back-End Front-End Leveling UpNew albums drop on Tuesdays, why not drop some nifty knowledge as well?
Glue, Facebook, and Twitter
Back-End Front-EndAt Highgroove, we’re experts at glue. Not that kind of glue, but the kind that connects one technology to another.
Agile Development, Agile Product
ClientsI’m not a technical gal. I can navigate my way through any application, but don’t ask me how it works. As a manager I...
RailsRumble 2010 Redux
Back-End Front-End“On your mark, get set, GO!” Nothing like the thrill of starting an intense race, whether it be a short hundred-meter dash or a...
Nephophobia
Clientsnephophobia. Part of Speech: n. Definition: a fear of clouds. Etymology: Greek nephos ‘cloud’. dictionary.com
Building a Product – Georgia Tech Entrepreneur Society
ClientsLast night, I spoke at the Georgia Tech Entrepreneur Society on “Building a Product.”
Know Your Place, Cow!
Back-End Front-EndHave you ever had a problem with rude cows in Ruby? If you have unruly class methods that need proper handling, read on.
The Ruby on Rails Ecosystem
Back-End Clients Front-EndInfoEther has finally released their Ruby and Rails Ecosystem White Paper to the public. It’s a thorough look at the Ruby and Rails...
